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Aug 05, 2020 Woodburn Independent - News

Marion County COVID cases trend upward

Governor's office announced that county has been placed on the state's COVID-19 'County Watch List'

Jul 31, 2020 Woodburn Independent - News

Out for the count

Census Bureau employees aim to collect data from households that have not returned survey this year

Jul 29, 2020 Woodburn Independent - News

Isolation center services boosted

Marion County has approved contracts that will bolster security and cleaning services at the Woodburn Super 8 Motel

Jul 24, 2020 Woodburn Independent - News

Maps reaches out to nonprofits

Woodburn's AWARE Food Bank is among the recipients of Maps Community Foundation's 'helping hand'

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Cranking up construction projects

Woodburn Independent - News

Woodburn city planners noticed an upturn in building permits this past spring about the same time COVID-19…
Updated: Oregon high school sports delayed until January

Woodburn Independent - News

Competition split into three seasons beginning in January 2021, with football kicking off in March
Oregon is now Real ID compliant - but what does that mean?

Portland Tribune - News

Appointments and a mask are now required in order to visit an Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles field…
Oregon reports 299 new cases of COVID-19, five more deaths

Woodburn Independent - News

Weekly report also shows rise in cases, percentage of positive tests between July 27 and Aug. 2.
Woodburn police seek suspect in Carol Street stabbing

Woodburn Independent - News

Woodburn Police announced that they are in search of a suspect involved in a July 28 stabbing
Police Log

Woodburn Independent - News

Incident reports and arrests from the Woodburn and Hubbard police departments from June 28 through July 26
Fire logs

Woodburn Independent - News

Incident responses from the Aurora Fire District for the dates of July 27 through August 3.
Woodburn man arrested after hours-long standoff

Woodburn Independent - News

Raul Martinez charged with strangulation, assault after surrenduring to SWAT team
Gov. Brown calls Aug. 10 special session to balance state budget

Woodburn Independent - News

Leaders already were at work on $1 billion plan blending cuts and fund shifts, but no federal aid.
Brown creates Racial Justice Council to change programs, policies

Woodburn Independent - News

The Oregon governor creates new advisory group to shape next state budget and more.
Governor: Counties must lower COVID-19 case numbers for…

Woodburn Independent - News

Currently, only one county in Oregon meets the standards that would allow for in-school instruction.
Oregon sees record-high 14 deaths from virus on Tuesday,…

Woodburn Independent - News

Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen issues a message of condolence as agency also reports 342 new…
Police Log

Woodburn Independent - News

Incident reports and arrests from the Woodburn and Hubbard police departments from July 6 through July 19
'This check is real'

Woodburn Independent - News

Attorney General and Oregon Consumer Justice wants Oregonians to know forthcoming checks are legitimate
Caught Ovgard: Sculpin season

Woodburn Independent - News

Find ways to beat the heat while still taking advantage of fishing in the Pacific Northwest
Aurora recorder heading to Rainier

Woodburn Independent - News

Rainier's city council votes to hire W. Scott Jorgensen as its new city administrator
Combined training, coverage

Woodburn Independent - News

Agreement between Woodburn and Hubbard fire districts enhances training and coverage for both communities
COVID-19 canaries in a classroom?

Woodburn Independent - News

Teachers rally against return to in-person teaching at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility
Oregon governor announces new steps to curb spread of coronavirus

Woodburn Independent - News

As numbers rise, children must wear face coverings, outdoor venues now at 100, restaurants and bars close…
Students heading back to class will need masks

Woodburn Independent - News

Oregon will distribute 5 million masks for school children and staff to help them stay safe under updated…
New WFD volunteers trained

Woodburn Independent - News

Woodburn Fire announces newly graduated volunteer recruits, bringing the district's total to 32
Crash causes critical injury

Woodburn Independent - News

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Feller Road northeast of Hubbard Tuesday morning
'This check is real'

Woodburn Independent - News

Attorney General and Oregon Consumer Justice wants Oregonians to know forthcoming checks are legitimate
Two sentenced for shotgun fired into car on Scholls Ferry Road

Woodburn Independent - News

Cristy Anna Sisco and Carlos Alberto Quebrado received 70-month prison sentences.
Mount Angel Police arrest gun-wielding suspect

Woodburn Independent - News

Police said an ex-boyfriend broke into a Mount Angel woman's home and repeatedly assaulted her Monday morning
Woodburn School District to seek feedback School Resource…

Woodburn Independent - News

Task force will return to school board in August with opinions from parents, students from SRO
Seeing the 'every day' in his music

Woodburn Independent - News

Robert Henry makes the kind of country music that used to have soul and a certain sound; EP releases in August
Anyone for a game of disc golf?

Woodburn Independent - News

Disc golf is getting a lot of chatter north of Woodburn as plans for installing courses are being tossed…
Police reports

Woodburn Independent - News

Arrest records and incident reports from the Woodburn and Hubbard police departments
Aurora man arrested in Oregon City

Woodburn Independent - News

The 49-year-old was arrested on suspicion of trying to arrange a hotel meeting for sex with underage girl
Examining the financial impact of a lost rodeo

Woodburn Independent - News

Officials cancelled this year's St. Paul Rodeo due to concerns around COVID-19
Hitting the ground running

Woodburn Independent - News

Woodburn School District's new Superintendent Oscar Gilson came on board July 1
Gauging school-year options

Woodburn Independent - News

Woodburn School District is examining a hybrid model of instruction for re-entry, while a teachers' vote…
State awards $75 million for affordable housing

Woodburn Independent - News

A 168-unit development in Woodburn is the recipient of one of the more lucrative grants
Gov. Brown appoints new public records advocate

Woodburn Independent - News

Becky Chiao will be the second appointed advocate, after Ginger McCall resigned after pressure from the…
Wilsonville death investigation focus narrows to hit-and-run

Woodburn Independent - News

The determination is based on an autopsy and interviews with the victim's friends.

Regional News

Oregon is now Real ID compliant - but what does that mean?

Portland Tribune - News
Portland cleans tear gas residue off downtown drains

Portland Tribune - News
Gresham celebrates first Black man to serve on City Council

Gresham Outlook - News
Portland: Feds suffer 277 injuries but no lasting blindness

Portland Tribune - News
1,500 electric bikes hitting Portland streets next month

Portland Tribune - News
Wall of Moms leader ousted after clash

Portland Tribune - News
Portland protests stay calm as state troopers take watch

Portland Tribune - News
Council bars Portland police from working with feds

Portland Tribune - News
Portland mayor apologizes for use of tear gas on protesters

Portland Tribune - News
Portland police: July homicides spike, most in 30 years

Portland Tribune - News
Federal courthouse architects: It's just a manmade structure

Business Tribune - News
Legislators float new idea: Move fed courthouse out of Portland

Portland Tribune - News
Black-led group Reimagine Oregon unveils sweeping reforms

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon leaders honor John Lewis as 'fierce warrior'

Portland Tribune - News
Barr: Portland protests 'an assault on U.S. government'

Portland Tribune - News
Hardesty talks policy as police union demands investigation

Portland Tribune - News
Portland's Saturday night protest declared riot, arrests made

Portland Tribune - News
DOJ: Feds to stay in Portland until protests stay peaceful

Portland Tribune - News

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Sports

Northwest Conference postpones fall sports

August 05, 2020 Woodburn Independent - Sports Ryan Clarke

Football, soccer, volleyball among George Fox sports rescheduled to the spring

Caught Ovgard: Finding an oasis in the Ozarks

August 05, 2020 Woodburn Independent - Sports Phil Hawkins

Fishing columnist Luke Ovgard adds a pair of new species to his lifetime list in a secluded hole under an Arkansas bridge

Updated: Oregon high school sports delayed until January

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Competition split into three seasons beginning in January 2021, with football kicking off in March
Caught Ovgard: Get over the rainbow

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Rainbow trout are ubiquitous with fishing in the Pacific Northwest, but are non-native in the vast majority of places they inhabit
Oregon high school sports season pushed back

Woodburn Independent - Sports

It's unclear when or if the football season will begin. Other sports will start play almost a month later than planned.
Oregon high school sports season pushed back

Woodburn Independent - Sports

It's unclear when or if the football season will begin. Other sports will start play almost a month later than planned.
Woodburn girls soccer negotiates team building at a distance

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Defending 4A champion Bulldogs stay together, remain poised to return to the pitch this fall
Caught Ovgard: Shark contrast

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Fishing columnist caught his first shark 10 years ago and has been figuratively hooked ever since
Two Wild Wild West League players test positive for COVID-19

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Baseball league cancels games for next seven days to allow for additional testing for players.
We should not be playing high school sports this fall

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Dangers of COVID-19 too steep to risk returning to the field, pool or court in September
Wild Wild West League descends on Marion County

Woodburn Independent - Sports

The Portland Pickles hold off the Portland Gherkins for a 2-1 victory in the season opener of the newly-formed league
Caught Ovgard: Nurturing small fry

Woodburn Independent - Sports

An unexpected trip to a farm pond sets in motion a lifetime of family fishing fun.
Blazers guard debuts signature wine at Adelsheim

Woodburn Independent - Sports

'McCollum Heritage 91' will be available for purchase this fall after player steps up his interest in the industry
North Marion to host summer baseball league

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Portland Pickles club and three other teams to play in month-long Wild Wild West League season in Hubbard
Woodburn Women's Golf Club opens 2020 season

Woodburn Independent - Sports

West Woodburn organization, Hubbard Chevrolet team up in June to honor past and historical members
Championship coaches Kerry and Pete Hall step down from Kennedy girls basketball program

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Husband and wife duo combined for three state titles, five league championships over 11-year period
Caught Ovgard: 'Choose Your Character'

Woodburn Independent - Sports

If you've been fishing long enough, chances are you've run into someone who fits into one or more of these stereotypes.
Jesuit's Mick Abel drafted in first round by Phillies

Woodburn Independent - Sports

The Crusader right-hander was taken with the 15th pick of the first round on Wednesday.
JFK, St. Paul repeat as OSAA Cup winners

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Trojans win fifth consecutive 2A honor, while Buckaroos repeat at 1A classification
Wyss, Curtis named St. Paul Outstanding Senior Athletes of the Year

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Buckaroos recognize top student athletes for 2019-20 school year based on character, teamwork, work ethic, classroom behavior and dedication
Ensign, Jimenez named North Marion Athletes of the Year

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Multi-sport athletes guided Huskies to playoff success in fall, winter seasons
2020 Spring Academic All-State awards

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Kennedy Trojans, St. Paul Buckaroos place all five of their spring programs within the top 10 among GPA at their classification level
Carley dismissed from OSU football team after racist audio surfaces

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Former Kennedy tight end apologizes for comments in Twitter post, which he stated were made three years ago in satire
OSAA sets next step toward reopening of high school sports

Woodburn Independent - Sports

The OSAA remains committed to administering sports and activities this fall
Caught Ovgard: Warriors

Woodburn Independent - Sports

In the face of black Americans being victimized for 'living while black,' anglers must become warriors for change
Kennedy's four-year warrior

Woodburn Independent - Sports

Senior All-State guard Luke Hall reflects on high school basketball career with the Trojans

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Opinion

Anahuac: Connecting with cultural heritage

August 05, 2020 Woodburn Independent - Opinion Jaime Arredondo

Capaces' newest program serves to preserve and pass on ancestral knowledge related to agriculture and food

Woodburn will enter fall term with distance learning

July 24, 2020 Woodburn Independent - News Oscar Moreno Gilson

School district will begin school year with a Comprehensive Distance Learning curriculum

Now is a better time than ever to unplug

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Ask yourself this - how addicted are you? Could you step away from it for a full day - no news sites, no social media, no cyberspace at all?
Edwards: Wearing masks is best, easiest way to halt pandemic

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

'Businesses cannot fully reopen and we cannot fully enjoy life again unless this pandemic is under control.'
The strange new reality we live in

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Rep. Bill Post touches on the failures of the Oregon Employment Department, the recent special session and how schools and businesses are…
Faithfully: Say it out loud

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Worship columnist Suzanne Ybarra reminds those that God wants his children to declare the truth
Letters to the Editor

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Glad to see Woodburn police reports back, Newberg Meals on Wheels should take more COVID precaution
'Free press' isn't free - now, more than ever, it needs support

Portland Tribune - Opinion

Strike a blow for liberty by supporting your local independent media outlet this July 4.
Growing up inside my white bubble

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Editor Phil Hawkins reflects on Oregon's history and the state of the country's current fight for civil rights
Our View: Pamplin papers change use of 'Black'

Portland Tribune - Opinion

AP style change focuses on being inclusive and respectful in news reporting and the evolution of language.
Letters to the Editor

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Readers write in to voice their opinion on school resource officers, use of force in minor offenses
My View: Open Oregon says make police misconduct records public

Portland Tribune - Opinion

Open Oregon, a member of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, shares the frustration of those stymied in their efforts to hold…
Protest and indignation - a way to a better nation

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Woodburn Mayor Eric Swenson reflects on anger, frustration that has led to nationwide demonstrations
Hubbard Fire: 'Thank you'

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Hubbard Fire District expresses appreciation to voters for fortifying operations; outlines plans moving forward
An open invitation

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Woodburn resident Ewart Brown invites community members to meet and get to know the Woodburn Police Department as he has over the past two…
Woodburn Police Chief: George Floyd's death 'revolting and deeply disturbing'

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Open letter from Woodburn Police Chief Jim Ferraris and City Administrator Scott Derickson regarding city's relationship with police…
Post: OSHA's overreaching rules on agriculture must be scaled back or rescinded

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Why are we asking the public to operate under lax COVID-19 guidelines while subjecting farm workers to much more strict regulations?
Letters to the Editor

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Woodburn ranks among Oregon's worst COVID-19 hotspots but doesn't act like it or seem to care
Caught Ovgard: A ratfish by any other name

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Though not a traditionally attractive catch, the spotted ratfish has a certain otherwordly charm in its appearance
Readers Letters: Who's hoarding all those garbanzo beans?

Portland Tribune - Opinion

Letter writers from around the region take aim at COVID-19 pandemic, elections, candidate endorsements and, of course, hoarding.
Letters to the Editor

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Aurora Fire District director urges support for 5-year Hubbard Fire District Levy on May 19 ballot
A historical view of HFD

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Established in 1947, Hubbard Fire District has enjoyed a longstanding, amicable working relationship with the city, community
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Coronavirus killing more businesses than people

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

How are people expected to pay their bills, maintain their livelihood, live their lives, save for the future
Letters to the Editor

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Readers weigh in on Hubbard Fire bond, Republican party and column critical of national coronavirus response
Column: Saving Sanity, how are you surviving quarantine?

Woodburn Independent - Opinion

Columnist Anne Endicott wants to hear from you about how you're spending your time at home.

Features

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State FFA Convention canceled in wake of new coronavirus rules

March 12, 2020 Woodburn Independent - Features Pamplin Media Group

The gathering won't be rescheduled, but students will still get to compete in rescheduled competitions.

Northwest Quilting Expo opens at Portland Expo Center

Portland Tribune - Features

The largest indoor quilting show in the Pacific Northwest returns with new tips, trick and tools.
Aubry Strong!

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn girl recognized wtih Hero Award by the Children's Cancer Association at Celebration of Courage event
Career goal derived from battle for life

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn girl once derailed by meningitis, chronic pain, will graduate from Oregon Connections Academy this year
Celebrating childhood

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn High School hosts the multi-cultural Day of the Child/Dia del Niño in its large and small commons Saturday
Presenting 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn High School Theater will deliver its final performance of the school year, opening April 26
Live Life to the Fullest at Cascade Park in Woodburn

Woodburn Independent - Features

SUGGESTED CONTENT: You'll find all the comforts of home without the responsibilities!
Hammonds celebrate 75 years together

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn couple to celebrate concomitant 75th wedding anniversary and 95th birthdays
Going to the dogs

Woodburn Independent - Features

Former court clerk finds reward in taking care of dogs at her rural Clackamas County home
Folklore, poetry song & dance

Woodburn Independent - News

Heritage Elementary School in Woodburn hosted the 22nd annual Russian Festival Feb. 7
Battling a baleful menace

Woodburn Independent - Features

Woodburn native started a home-based, online business, which benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
WHS stage is set for 'The Crucible'

Woodburn Independent - Features

More than 20 Woodburn High School Theatre actors have been rehearsing since the first of December
North Marion honors Kiwanis Terrific Kids

Woodburn Independent - Features

North Marion Middle School students were picked as Kiwanis Terrific Kids in November

Wheels

2020 Nissan Sentra SR: Challenging the best

July 31, 2020 Jim Redden

The all-new compact is dramatically improved and now offers far more for the same little money.

Lexus takes the top off its LC500 supercar for 2021

July 29, 2020 Jeff Zurschmeide

The long-awaited Lexus LC 500 convertiblelives up to everything you expect from Lexus, and it is still a credible sports car.

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is the best small SUV we've driven this year

The bottom line is, you can get an SUV that competes on performance, comfort, and features with the best of the European luxury brands for up to…
2020 Buick Enclave Avenir: Putting families first pays off

The new top-of-the-line Avenir trim level creates a genuine luxury crossover.
2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC: Big performance in a small package

The subcompact sedan is a genuine Mercedes-Benz in every sense of the word, from the engineering to the available technology.
Ford unveils all-new Bronco off-road adventure SUV

The new Bronco will be available as a two-door or four-door SUV, with configurable door and roof options that allow it to operate as an open…
Ford adds smaller Bronco Sport to all-new 2021 Bronco lineup

The Bronco Sport will include an innovative slide-out working table, part of an available five-way configurable cargo management system.
2020 VW Passat is an all-new near-premium economy sedan

The bottom line on the 2020 VW Passat is simple: this is a great value on a comfortable well-equipped sedan.
2020 Ram Rebel Crew Cab 4X4: American as the 4th of July

The Rebel trim level of the Ram 1500 pickup offers value, practicality, comfort and good economy with the optional 3.0-liter turbo-diesel.
Lexus ES is the sedan that made Lexus a legend

Thirty-one years after it was first introduced, the 2020 Lexus ES is now a refined midsize 'executive car' with serious perfomance options.
Mazda announces turbocharged Mazda3 sedan and hatchback

The optional 227 horsepower engine will come with such luxury upgrades as a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible: When cost is no object

Although it will go to 60 in three seconds flat, the big Bimmer also makes its owners look good sitting still.
Racing still happening at PIR

Portland Vintage Racing Festival, IndyCar Grand Prix and more events are currently planned at Portland International Raceway.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime brings Plug-In Hybrid efficiency to the SUV market

The affordable crossover boasts great fuel efficiency and genuine off-road capabilities
Kia reveals all-new 2021 K5 midsize sedan

The new sedan replaces the Optima offerings and follows the design look and feel of Kia's sporty Stinger sedan
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers premium luxury, performance, and economy

The updated midsize is stylish, fast, comfortable, affordable - and it gets greatmileage, too
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF: Even the automatic is fun

Sports car purists should not write off the automatic transmission version of the signature sports car
Volkswagen unveils updated 2021 Arteon luxury sedan

The new Arteon also benefits from a redesigned cockpit that is designed to project an upscale luxury and technologically advanced experience

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